The Fourth of July in Cape Girardeau

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Laura Simon and Andrew J. Whitaker

People celebrate the Fourth of July in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
(Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
(Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeffrey Tigner of Advance, Missouri watches the fireworks from the grandstand at Arena Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, during the Cape Girardeau Fourth of July Celebration.
(Laura Simon ~ Southeast Missourian)

Michael Curry with Fingerprint Juniors breakdance during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kids hold American flags during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

People stand for the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Donald Presson sings the national anthem during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Gary Rust and Jon Rust listen during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Lucas Presson and Pete Poe pose for a photo during the Spirit of America Award given to Pete Poe before the fireworks show Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
(Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)